MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
indicator stalk slight sticking
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
oil leak
How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?
Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R669 PCY is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 64,887 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R669 PCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R669 PCY is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 26 September 1997.
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